Show reluctance (5)

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demur

'show reluctance' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for demur that I've seen before include "Take exception (to)" , "Hesitation" , "Raise mild objection" , "Dissent, object" , "Protest or disagree mildly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Times.

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